Architecture: interior design Books

Book SynopsisEnglish interior design is respected throughout the world, and Sims Hilditch is at the forefront of understanding how decoration and practicality can work hand in hand. Explore the firm’s many projects and see how interiors have evolved to embrace new ways of living.Emma Sims-Hilditch is best known for creating relaxed, elegant interiors that are ideal for the values and lifestyles of a new generation. The environments she makes offer an insight into the considered house of the future—simple, beautiful, and practical, advancing a new style of living that is transforming not only the lives of homeowners but also communities. Sims-Hilditch gives advice on the best ways to decorate and organize a home. She embraces traditional materials translated for contemporary living: interior stone walls, comforting color palettes, stylish and sturdy fabrics, and antiques mixed with contemporary designs. Whether the project is an urban town house, a seaside cot

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Blessed with an innate sense of what works well together regardless of style or provenance, much-admired designer Kelly Wearstler has a knack for drawing the eye in with her bold, dazzling interiors. Her first new book in four years, Synchronicity, profiles eight of Wearstler’s projects, from a monochromatic Venice Beach home to a Malibu Beach house and more. It also highlights the dynamic interiors in the Proper hotels she designed in Santa Monica and Austin." —MODERN LUXURY INTERIORS "This beautifully illustrated volume contains striking residences—such as a contemporary art-filled 1940s gem that Wearstler revamped with materials like walnut, steel, and marble—as well as her interiors for Proper Hotels, including the Santa Monica outpost’s lobby, awash in weathered wood and patinated metal." —ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST"Celebrated for her irreverent and provocative designs of residences and boutique hotels, Kelly Wearstler doesn’t follow trends as much as she jumpstarts them. Her first new book in four years, Kelly Wearstler: Synchronicity (Rizzoli), is a compendium of seven of her latest and most striking residential and hospitality designs, from a sleek and monochromatic home in Venice Beach to a richly textured beach house in Malibu as well as the dynamic Proper hotels in Santa Monica and Austin, Texas." —THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER"Her first new book in four years, it follows “Evocative Style,” “Rhapsody,” and “Hue.” Long gone are the days of pinning that limiting Hollywood Regency label on her. Pushing boundaries for decades, from designing the Proper hotels to a host of residential projects, Wearstler’s world view seamlessly combines big and bold with the details of texture and shape. " —MANSION GLOBAL"Kelly Wearstler—a pioneer and provocateur with one of the most distinctive voices in the interiors world—presents her recent work, profiling seven of her latest and most striking residential and hospitality designs." —MOFFLY MEDIA"Kelly’s first new book in four years profiles seven of her latest and most striking residential and hospitality designs." —HOUSE & HOME"Kelly Wearstler is known across the world for her evocative, theatrical style, mixing vintage furniture and silhouettes with contemporary color and verve. Synchronicity profiles seven of Wearstler's most eye-catching residential and hospitality designs with never-before-seen photography and exclusive commentary." —VERANDA"Wearstler guides her legions of fans through seven recent projects, each thoroughly explored by design editor Dan Rubinstein. From a Los Angeles home filled with art by the likes of Hank Willis Thomas to the hybrid 1920s-contemporary build of the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, the tome uses full-page photography to capture even the smallest details." —CULTURED"Few interior designers working today enjoy as much name recognition as Kelly Wearstler. Even for those who can't tell a sconce from a suspender, the South Carolina native's sumptuous Slow Cal–inflected aesthetic is easy to spot, thanks to its surprise-and-delight intermixing of color, texture, and materiality along with an unwavering sense of place. Who else would think to pair, for instance, a vivid Mexican folk art mural with pink-and-white checkerboard tile floors (the Downtown L.A. Proper hotel) or burnished brass countertops with emerald-green cabinetry (Cameron Diaz's Greenwich Village pad)?" —CONDE NAST TRAVELER

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Book SynopsisPierre Passebon is founder of the Galerie du Passage in Paris. He is the author of Jacques Grange: Recent Work (2022), Jacques Grange: Interiors (2009), Man to Man: An Obsession (2022), and Obsession: Marlene Dietrich (2018). Photographer Nicolas Mathéus contributes to numerous design magazines, including Elle Décoration, Art et Décoration, Marie Claire Maison, Côté Sud, Interior Magasinet, and AD.

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Book SynopsisDesigning private residences has its own very special challenges and nuances for the architect. The scale may be more modest than public projects, the technical fittings less complex than an industrial site, but the preferences, requirements and vision of particular personalities becomes priority. The delicate task is to translate all the emotive associations and practical requirements of “home” into a workable, constructed reality. This publication rounds up 100 of the world’s most interesting and pioneering homes designed in the past two decades, featuring a host of talents both new and established, including John Pawson, Richard Meier, Shigeru Ban, Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, Daniel Libeskind, Alvaro Siza, and Peter Zumthor. Accommodating daily routines of eating, sleeping, and shelter, as well as offering the space for personal experience and relationships, this is architecture at its most elementary and its most intimate.Trade Review“Take a ride around the world’s best new houses with TASCHEN… From timber shacks to glazed pavilions, there’s a weird and wonderful inspiration for all.” * Grand Designs *

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Book SynopsisInteriors designed by Michael Del Piero are full of delightful contradictions. She designs minimalist rooms rich with historical character, meticulously edited gallery-like spaces that still have the comforting warmth of home, and breezy abodes with crisp architectural details that feel tailored rather than severe. But the fact that her projects, sprinkled across the United States, come off as reassuringly familiar yet entirely fresh, as they blend elements of American and European style, is a direct result of her background. The designer was born and raised in Chicago. She worked for decades as a business coach, advising executives at Fortune 500 companies on how to further their goals, inspire their people and energise their operations. At the same time, she dove head-first into design, almost without realising it. Thrilled by the hunt for distinctive antiques, unusual objects and compelling art, she loved few things more than combing auction houses and flea markets for unexpected finds. Enjoying herself too much to go back to corporate consulting, Del Piero took on the mantle of antiques dealer, and began making regular buying trips to Europe and hosting biannual sales, composing a different interior design scheme in a different house each time. Every sale was more successful than the last, but it didn’t take long for some of her customers to see the larger picture: the objects Del Piero brought back were beautiful, but it was the way she used them to create cohesive, compelling interiors that was the real attraction. One of those customers eventually asked Del Piero to design her home. She spent the next year designing every aspect of the client’s Chicago house while learning how to manage a construction site. When it was finished, the home was published and widely lauded, and Del Piero’s interior design firm was off and running. She formally established her studio in 2007. Since then, the designer’s work has been rooted in her early travels and experiences, and reflects her natural curiosity and embrace of decorative arts from different cultures and periods. As her studio has grown, the scale of her projects has grown as well, creating more opportunities to expand her creative vision. Today, she embraces an increasingly holistic approach to design as her projects move beyond interior design to architecture. She is conceiving new-construction houses built from the ground up, including an oceanfront house in Florida and a multibuilding compound on the site of an old hunting lodge in Westchester, New York, as well as interiors for a sleek new modernist house in Amagansett, a stately Upper East Side apartment in Manhattan and the overhaul of a historic greystone on Chicago’s Gold Coast. Some projects appear more polished than others, but all feature overlapping elements that might seem incongruous in less skilled hands: refinement mixed with rusticity, artful composition without pretension and exacting details that nevertheless contribute to an inviting sense of calm.

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Book SynopsisWhen one enters a Collette Dinnigan-designed home there is nowhere else you would rather be. Her style is one of simple yet sophisticated beauty. Bellissima: An Australian–Italian Affair takes you into Collette’s world of beauty – interiors, gardens, food, friends, curiosities, art and travel – in Italy and Australia. It shows us Collette’s remarkable eye for detail, vignettes, texture and colour. She shares her design inspiration and reveals stunning photos never before published of her homes in Bowral and Darling Point, along with a Rome apartment and holiday house in Puglia. Collette and her photographer, Earl Carter, travelled the length of Italy, from Naples to Turin, to capture the essence of what inspires Collette that she then brings home to Australia, the ‘great Southern light’. ​Collette not only takes us into her own private worlds but also those of her friends such as Mimi Thorisson in Tur

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Book SynopsisVintage Motels explores 40 historic motels across the USA, transformed into boutique hotels. Stunning photography and rich storytelling capture their mid-century charm and modern revival.

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Book SynopsisPresenting acclaimed design studio Workstead's trendsetting commercial projects, public places of both beauty and necessity that embrace a distinct sense of place while making us feel almost right at home. Over the past decade, Brooklyn-based Workstead has earned wide acclaim for its signature residential projects, as well as larger-scale projects such as the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn and the Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, New York. As their projects expand, Workstead's design approach continues to feel very of the moment, rooted in an appreciation of craftsmanship, detail, and materiality. Known for their thoughtful approach to design, Workstead works with a network of skilled fabricators, collaborating withcraftspeople and artists across all mediums to create customized interior design, lighting, and furniture. The resulting interiors feel homey and welcoming, spaces where we want to spend time, whether they're a wine bar, a restaurant, or a great room of a hotel. Each of these inter

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Book SynopsisHand Drafting for Interior Design shows you how to create beautiful interior design drawings to share with clients. Detailed examples illustrate how to render furniture, floors, walls, windows, plants in floor plans and elevations, using a T-square and a triangle. Progressing from the most basic lessons on how to line up a T-square on the paper, you will learn the complete drafting process, from choosing the right tools to the finished drawing. This new edition builds on the strength of the prior editions by adding commercial examples, electrical and lighting plans, custom millwork, and process drawings. New to this Edition Explains how to use a lettering guide to easily improve your hand lettering skills Includes a discussion for using a metric scale and a conversion chart Expanded coverage of Architectural Elements drawn in plan view, including ADA push/pull clearances at doors, and stairs The kitchen and bath section incluTable of ContentsPreface Chapter one Drafting Tools Chapter two Lettering Chapter three Architectural Elements Drawn in Plan View Chapter four Furniture and Plants Drawn in Plan View Chapter five Drawing Interior Materials in Plan View Chapter six Interior Elevations Chapter seven Section Drawings Chapter eight Electrical and Lighting Plans Chapter nine Kitchens and Baths Chapter ten Process Drawings Chapter eleven Custom Millwork Chapter twelve Quick Sketching Chapter thirteen Putting it all Together Glossary

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Book SynopsisNow with a new chapter on Color Forecasting and new, easy to use perforated color chip technology, The New Munsell Student Color Set, 7th Edition, is a complete learning package that offers opportunities for experimenting with color effects using paint, paper, and computers. A full-color interactive and experimental guidebook for understanding color in all its dimensions, it includes a full suite of interactive color charts with corresponding color chips, along with a textbook, all designed to facilitate hands-on learning of color''s aspects and effects. Using Munsell''s vocabulary to introduce color theory and the phenomena of color perception, the text provides a complete study of color use and color science, including extended discussion of visual perception, optical effects, and practical application of color phenomena in fine and applied art practices.STUDIO Features Include:-Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips

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Book Synopsis Transform your home with the power of a white and neutral palette. 'A capsule of calm, this ode to pale interiors by The White Company's founder Chrissie Rucker is testament to the power of neutrals.' - House & Garden'The thing about white is that it goes with everything, it is a canvas for life, whoever you are and whatever your tastes. You just can't beat it.' - Chrissie RuckerWhether you live in a tiny city apartment, a rambling country cottage or an elegant town house, For the Love of White offers the definitive guide to creating a home with white and neutral tones. Published to mark the 25th anniversary of iconic brand, The White Company, the book explores 12 inspirational homes in varied decorating styles but unified by a passion for a white. For each location The White Company founder, Chrissie Rucker, highlights clever styling details that the reader can try out in their own home - with calming, versatile and beautiful results.Illustrated with specially commissioned photography by leading interiors photographer, Chris Everard and organized into three sections - Country, Town and Coast - the book provides both the advice and the inspiration needed to transform your home.Trade ReviewFrom the founder of The White Company, Chrissie Rucker, comes For the Love of White: The White & Neutral Home, a visual feast with a passion for all things white at its heart. Dip into this coffee-table tome time and again to lose yourself in the clean, calm beauty of 12 idyllic and inspirational pale and interesting havens. * House Beautiful *A capsule of calm, this ode to pale interiors by The White Company's founder Chrissie Ricker is testament to the power of neutrals. This book is a masterclass in using white to highlight texture, natural light and decorative details. * House & Garden *

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Book SynopsisMark C. O'Flaherty is a London-based interiors and portrait photographer with one foot in New York. He has worked for Issey Miyake, Hermès, Knoll, Nobu, Diane von Furstenberg, Established & Sons, Richard James and Rupert Bevan, as well as international editions of AD, World of Interiors, Financial Times Weekend, How to Spend It, Elle Decoration, Marie Claire Maison, Ideat, Vogue Living, MiLK Decoration, Interview, Sunday Times Style and The Times. Luke Edward Hall is an English artist, designer and columnist. Luke's philosophy is shaped by his love of storytelling and fantasy. He established his studio in the autumn of 2015 and since then has continuously split his time working on a broad range of projects and across multiple disciplines. He exhibits his drawings and paintings internationally and works as an interior designer, creating and art directing hotels, bars and restaurants.

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Book SynopsisA FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, was constructed as the seaside pleasure palace of King George IV. Queen Victoria visited the Pavilion on a number of occasions between 1837 and 1845. The hand-painted wallpaper in her bedroom was recently returned to the Pavilion from Buckingham Palace and restored. With its jewel colours and exotic plants and birds, it must have transported the young queen to another world, far from the busy streets of Brighton. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

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Book SynopsisPicturesque Scandinavian archipelagos and extra-long summer days create the perfect environment for dreamy homes. Summer houses that blend smoothly into their surroundings help us reconnect with and merge into nature. But even in the long, dark winters, these homes must be destined to withstand exceptional weather conditions. The main features of these houses are the abundance of light, large windows and free, minimalist interiors. This selection of 40 stunning houses defines a perfect summer escape for those Scandinavian days that seem to last forever and, at the same time, an ideal place to spend the long winter days.

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Book SynopsisArtist, designer, and tastemaker Young s first book celebrating his homes and showcasing his distinct design aesthetic, with its emphasis on serene and modern classicism.

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Book SynopsisAuthor Lisa M. Tucker covers topics with a holistic approach, from the structural (site consideration and foundations) to the environmental (indoor air, acoustics, and safety), making a clear case for interior design professionals to understand their moral responsibilities to people, and to follow sustainable building practices. Now in its third edition, the award-winning Sustainable Building Systems and Construction for Designers has been updated to reflect current CIDA accreditation standards and include recent industry trends related to interior construction, such as security and well-being. Line drawings, case studies with photo examples, and sample student work support the learning experience of this essential topic. New to this Edition: -Updated with CIDA Standards 2020 -Expanded content on security, resilience, plumbing, and well-being design trendsSTUDIO Features Include: -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips

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Book SynopsisJoel Beath and Elizabeth Price provide a window into the world of Small Footprint Living, featuring award-winning designers on their website and YouTube channel. This is their first book.

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Book SynopsisAn artist’s record of the homes of 89 leading creatives from interior designers to ceramicists, antiques dealers, florists and chefs. SJ Axelby brings new life to interior portraiture, capturing in paint the favourite rooms of 89 leading creatives from interior designers to ceramicists and antiques dealers (and florists and chefs). A sumptuously illustrated record of a home or special project, each interior portrait is accompanied by a charming and quirky interview with the owner, in which we discover invaluable nuggets of design advice, cocktail choice, life hacks and so much more – all illustrated in watercolour by SJ. There is a long tradition of painting rooms to provide a record of grand homes, giving a glimpse into the life and times of previous generations. Today there is a resurgence of interest in our living spaces, but there is no book in the tradition of illustrated room portraiture to inspire you. SJ Axelby's Interior Portraits will take you into multiple unique and colourful homes, seen through the artist’s eye. Creating an authentic and characterful scheme is much like the composition of a painting: the shape, form, contrast, colour, pattern and texture all need to work in harmony. This pictorial guide includes not only Sarah-Jane’s original watercolours but scrapbook pages annotated with design wisdom from each room’s owners, which will enthuse and empower the reader to try new ideas in their own homes. It’s a creative who’s who of the international design world featuring mouth-watering compositions bursting with colour and pattern and displaying the true joy of a home that reflects its owner’s personality. With a foreword by Kit Kemp of Firmdale Hotels. Just a few of the creatives featured:Alexandra TolstoyAlice Stori LiechtensteinAnna SpiroAshley HicksBen Pentreath & Charlie McCormickCath Kidston PadghamErica DaviesFlora SoamesHenry HollandKit KempLucinda ChambersLulu LytleLuke Edward Hall & Duncan CampbellMatilda GoadPenny MorrisonRobert KimeSkye McAlpineSophie ConranTrade Review‘A glorious book.’ — Dame Joanna Lumley 'I love Sarah-Jane's charming interiors paintings, she has an eye for the quirky and depicts the real homes of interesting people so well.' — Sophie Conran ‘I feel very lucky to have my rooms captured by the enchanting hand of SJ Axelby. The pictures are exquisite and completely capture the essence of the rooms and the book is just wonderful!’ — Cath Kidston Padgham ‘SJ Axelby’s illustrations really bring interiors to life. The spaces we design aren’t static but full of energy and her work tells that story with beautiful colour and style.’ — Martin Brudnizki ‘Some Covid lockdown projects seem to have crystallised over time into treasured bits of contemporary culture. The best ones are generous of spirit: Grayson’s Art Club, PE with Joe, and – for interiors fans – the Instagram account @sjaxelby.’ —House & Garden

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Book SynopsisWith a foreword by Miles Redd, this luxurious decorating resource trains the eye to recognize enduring, quality home goods and to use them to dazzling design effect.Quality matters. Just as a home’s foundation should be built to stand the test of time, so, too, should the furniture, objects, and elements of our rooms speak to an enduring sense of beauty and comfort. They should outlast trends and our loving day-to-day use. But how does one recognize quality and judge whether something is well made?Christiane Lemieux set out to answer this question by interviewing the world’s greatest experts. Weaving together the insights and guidance of dozens of wallpaper and paint specialists, textile fabricators, accessories artisans, and interior designers, Lemieux has curated an unparalleled education in recognizing the hallmarks of timeless, heirloom-quality pieces. Hundreds of elegant home interiors—both iconic examples from the past and stunning residences today--represent the range of luxurious and customized environments that can be created with fine décor.

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Book SynopsisDiscover La Foce, the Renaissance villa and classically inspired twentieth-century garden, at the dawn of its hundredth anniversaryonce a barren Tuscan estate brought to life through the extraordinary vision and determination of Iris and Antonio Origo. In 1924, English-born biographer and writer Iris Origo (19021988) and her husband, Antonio, purchased La Foce, a sprawling estate centered around a half-ruined fifteenth-century villa with a dream that was as ambitious as it was audacious. Guided by a deep-seated desire to make a difference, the Origos dedicated their lives to transforming an impoverished terrain into a thriving landscape of wheat fields, olive groves, and vineyards. With English architect Cecil Pinsent, they refurbished the house and designed an elegant terraced garden with box hedges, a rose garden, fountains, and a wisteria-covered pergola. The dramatic story of La Focefrom the taming of the wild valley and personal loss to wartime strifeis told by the Origos' granddaughter Katia Lysy, with reminiscences by Benedetta Origo, the couple's elder daughter. The letters and diaries of Iris Origo weave beautifully into a personal narrative of the creation of the property and the people behind it. Newly commissioned photographs by Simon Upton and Matteo Carassale, a foldout annotated view of the property, and a recently discovered cache of unpublished images of the creation of the garden in the 1920s bring to life the rich history of the magnificent property.

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Book SynopsisAn unrivaled survey of the most exciting contemporary interior design across the globe, curated by the editors of ten international editions of Architectural Digest.Trade Review"Architectural Digest’s The Most Beautiful Rooms in the World (Rizzoli, $65) is the resource fulfilling all of our globe-trotting desires. Written by AD France’s editor-in-chief Marie Kalt with a foreword by Vogue’s Anna Wintour, it transports readers from the U.S. to Mexico, India, Germany and beyond with a curated collection of inspiring rooms from around the world." —ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES

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Book SynopsisStunning contemporary tabletop designs inspired by historical decorative objects from the world’s great museums. Throughout history, tabletop decoration has been at the nexus of utilitarian function and innovative design. In At the Artisan’s Table, designers and event producers Jane Schulak and David Stark pair historical table wares from the world’s finest design museums with pieces by an international array of contemporary artisans who reinterpret traditional crafts and styles, including Aptware (marbled clay), blue-and-white Delft, chinoiserie, faux bois, plaster, splatterware, and trompe l’oeil. Each chapter features a museum object that serves as a muse; the work and studio of the artist who has updated the traditional craft; and gorgeous table settings designed by Schulak and Stark that incorporate the artist’s handmade wares and provide inspiration for everyone who has ever wished to wow their dinner guests. This lush, gift-ready volume is filled with nearly 300 inspiring color photographs.

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Book SynopsisWhile traditional drafting books focus on architectural and engineering readers, the thoroughly updated and revised Architectural Drafting for Interior Design, Third Edition, incorporates material and examples that are meaningful to today's interior designers. Beginning interior designers will learn how to communicate their ideas graphically with a resource that is designed specifically for them. This book addresses their needs by focusing on topics independent of CAD, such as how to draw a floor plan, how to use it to create an interior elevation, and how to understand the relationship between 2D and 3D drawings. Written with NCIDQ, CIDA and NKBA requirements in mind, this book will provide readers with a strong, standards-based foundation in interior design. New to this Edition:- Enhanced and new worksheets- New design and drafting information, including updated visuals and symbols- Emerging technologies such as photogrammetry and 3D printing STUDIO Features:- Study smarter

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Book SynopsisA stunningly photographed guide to designing and styling the most used and important room in the home. Showcasing the philosophy and fundamentals of deVOL's iconic values, design principles and now widely recognised kitchen styling, this book is for anyone who values great design and beautiful styling and craftsmanship, for those looking for inspiration for their own kitchen project and everyone who has discovered deVOL's For The Love of Kitchens TV series.From total rebuilds to a more modest sink and cupboard upgrade, it will inspire you to design and style the space available to create a unique and stylish kitchen whatever your budget. Encouraging you to throw out the conventional rule book, draw your own plans and incorporate fitted and existing free-standing furniture and found objects to create a beautiful unique room that is perfect for your needs. With inspiration on how reorganise or elevate a current kitchen using colour, a single brass fitting, a decorated cupboard, a new light or piece of furniture to effortlessly style up for glamour or down for simplicity.Written by deVOL founder Paul O'Leary, inspirational Creative Director, Helen Parker and Robin McLellan and illustrated throughout with stunning photography of many of the unique kitchens and furniture deVOL have designed and made over the last 34 years, including The Real Shaker, The Classic English, The Sebastian Cox and the Haberdasher's Kitchens. Accompanied by the stories of the woodwork, ceramic and metal designers and makers and a styling and decorating guide by Helen Parker, deVOL's inspirational Creative Director.

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Book SynopsisWhen she discovered that nearly half of France’s 44,000 heritage sites were chateaux in various states of repair, Catherine Scotto embarked on a journey to find out who, exactly, lived in these medieval fortresses and, more importantly, what they were like on the inside. From Normandy to Provence and everywhere in between the owners of these chateaux–including decorators, antique dealers, artists, and collectors—represent the epitome of French culture and taste. Each chateau is presented in double-page full-color spreads that feature alluring interiors and information about the hosts and their design journeys. There’s something for everyone here—whether it’s homes where simplicity and minimalism reign, rooms as exuberantly busy as a 14th-century tapestry, or interiors transformed by surprising, era-bending feats. Morel’s breathtaking, naturally lit photographs of generous kitchens, cozy drawing rooms, spacious bedrooms, ingeniously imagined bathrooms, and intriguing hallways and stairwells offer endless inspiration, while Scotto’s engaging text gives readers a feel for the kinds of people who take on such a daunting yet satisfying challenge.

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Book SynopsisUnder the burning Tuscan sun roll marvelous hills, vineyards, and olive groves—all postcard-perfect landscapes nestling centuries-old towns, rural villas, and contadino farmhouses. We’ve tracked down the best examples of such havens to paint a warm-hued picture of the look and feel of Tuscan living. Follow in Michelangelo’s footsteps to the Eremo Santa Maria Maddalena, a medieval hermitage nestled in the steep Arezzo hillside. Take a dip in the California-style pool of Roberto Budini Gattai, the architect who turned a modest winegrower’s house into a dazzling homage to David Hockney. Cool down in the tiled bedrooms of the Villa Villoresi, where, legend has it, Dante’s wife took refuge during the poet’s exile in the early 14th century. This collection gathers the region’s most remarkable homes and interiors, complete with insightful captions and enthralling double spreads. Across contemporary architecture and traditional craftsmanship, minimal earthenware and decadent furniture, we discover all the natural tones and sun-kissed textures of Tuscany.Trade Review“True architectural treasures, decorated with rural and romantic flair.” * Casa & Campo *“A thoroughly absorbing piece of escapism.” * The Italian Magazine *"This is a beautiful book for anybody who loves this part of Italy or is looking for decorating ideas with an old-world feel." * Australian Country *

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Book SynopsisIt is no secret that a trip outdoors can work wonders for our well-being. We instantly feel more relaxed and alive; after all, nature offers a retreat to gather strength since time immemorial.aIt is no secret that a trip outdoors can work wonders for our well-being. We instantly feel more relaxed and alive; after all, nature offers a retreat to gather strength since time immemorial. The new coffee table book Eco Materials features calming and aesthetic interiors, innovative green design projects, and sustainable products. From wood to terracotta, from upcycling to sustainable paint: Eco Materials is a true treasure trove of inspiration for a more eco-friendly interior. Other titles in the series include: Boho Style: Bohemian ISBN 9783961715008 Colors: Colorful ISBN 9783961714506 Modern Glam: Glamorous ISBN 9783961714308 Patterns: Patterned ISBN 9783961714292 Scandi Style: Scandinavian ISBN 9783961714490 Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisJapanese homes speak to the soul and provide a contemplative environment from which to experience the world.Japan Style offers rare glimpses into twenty exquisite traditional homes in Japan. The lavish photographs in this volume demonstrate how Japanese design achieves a timeless tranquility using a few very simple, natural elements.Wood is the preferred building material since it is considered a "living" material; the country's Shinto and Zen Buddhist roots have inculcated a deep respect for nature. The houses in this book are a wonderful reminder that there are alternatives to "big is beautiful"—and that neither timelessness nor modernity has to be about using cold steel, glass and concrete.The wabi-sabi ideal, translated loosely by Frank Lloyd Wright as a "rusticity and simplicity that borders on loneliness," is considered the epitome of sophistication in Japanese interior design. The houses in this book invite us to rethink the wisdom of our hurried modern lifestyle and return to a simpler, slower life.The quintessential Japanese aesthetic can be seen in a 100-year-old minka farmhouse, an old merchant's machiya townhouse in Kyoto, a sprawling country Samurai villa, and in a modern seaside cottage. This book offers insights for architects and homeowners alike by providing inspiring and surprising alternatives, relevant to the design of homes anywhere in the world today.

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Book SynopsisBrutalist Homes showcases striking brutalist interiors by Pieter Peulen, where raw concrete meets warm wood and design objects. Stunning photography captures the essence of each space.

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Book SynopsisA celebration of the innovative, artisanal, and sustainable living exemplified by contemporary Dutch interiors. Now Promotionally Priced!

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Book SynopsisThe first book from a rising superstar of the interior design world, whose signature combination of warmth and luxury has earned him a celebrity clientele and a place on the AD100 list.Trade Review"The young British-born, Los Angeles–based designer JAKE ARNOLD is known for emotionally resonant interiors. So it makes sense that the chapters of this book, his first, published by Rizzoli, are named for vibes, including “Immersive” and “Optimism.” Whatever the mood, he favors soft-looking rich surfaces and a relatively neutral palette that sometimes includes a shot of millennial pink, as in a cement bathtub for a contemporary house in Benedict Canyon. (He loves sculptural tubs, as well as Calacatta marble.) Photographer Michael P. H. Clifford captures Arnold’s clever decor juxtapositions in all nine homes showcased here, such as custom stone tables providing a contemporary counterpoint to an antique rug in a Hancock Park mock-tudor. At the end of each chapter, Arnold takes us inside his process with a sidebar including the mood boards and explaining his decision making along the way. Reading the recipe makes the result all the tastier." —1stDibs"The mix of rich textiles, plastered walls and natural materials have become a go-to design move these days, but L.A.-based Brit Jake Arnold is a big part of why the blend became so popular. The young designer’s projects for famous clients like Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Aaron Paul and Katy Perry all possess a soulful presence, something explored in Arnold’s first book, Redefining Comfort. Inside, he explores nine projects, from a 1920s Spanish revival home renovation in Brentwood to a ground-up estate in Florida, showcasing the designer’s talent for blending elegance with comfort effortlessly." —MODERN LUXURY INTERIORS"John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Rashida Jones, Whitney Cummings and Zendaya all have been captivated by British designer Jake Arnold’s sophisticated version of cozy. Weaving together natural materials, warm colors and comfortable furnishings, he creates spaces that are inviting, chic and relaxing. “When you live in places where you’re surrounded by brightness, you need a home that feels like a respite.” Arnold’s interiors, seen in his new book Redefining Comfort (Rizzoli), are those spaces." —THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER"British designer Jake Arnold has made a name for himself in the States with his signature style that mixes English sensibility with the relaxed California lifestyle. In his first book, Arnold gives a inside look into his own design philosophy, taking readers into nine homes that blend elegance and chic minimalism." —VERANDA"The first book from pioneering young British designer Jake Arnold shares 9 projects — from sprawling estates in California to seaside homes in Florida." —HOUSE & HOME"In his first book, Arnold compiles nine projects, each representing a key element of his personal design philosophy. Unlike many books, which showcase only the finished project, the designer takes readers back to the start of each process, mixing in sketches, swatches, and inspirations alongside the realized interiors." —CULTURED"Jake Arnold didn’t let a lack of formal design training stop him from starting his own design studio in 2020. After designing homes for stars like Aaron Paul, Rashida Jones, Katy Perry and John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, the English-born designer is publishing his first book, Jake Arnold:Redefining Comfort (Rizzoli), out this September. “In terms of clients, my dream scenario is always a high level of collaboration,” explains the designer. “I love when clients come with ideas but are also interested in exploring and expanding on those ideas together. I’m really drawn to mixing vintage and traditional with contemporary and modern elements to create an environment that feels lived-in and timeless.” —DuJour"If you haven’t seen British interior designer Jake Arnold’s work—which includes his recent collab with Crate & Barrel—then you’re in for a real treat. In this stunning book, (his first!) Arnold brings readers into nine home projects that embody his elegant mix of California cool with a drop of old- world British style. The result is a visual feast for the eyes that is pure delight." —Serendipity"British-born, Los Angeles–based AD100 designer Jake Arnold imbues all his spaces with warmth and intrigue, and we see it through the motley, lively details he incorporates. These delights include elements like a 1930s Adolf Loos light fixture in the breakfast nook of a Paul Williams domicile in Brentwood and a sculptural dining table that pops against Fortuny drapery in a 1940s ranch in Coldwater Canyon. Each chapter in Redefining Comfort closes with a deeper look into Arnold’s contemplative, research-driven design process." —ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST

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Book SynopsisBorn and raised in Italy, Paolo Moschino came to London at the age of 23. He now leads the award-winning firm Paolo Moschino Ltd, an international brand encompassing interior design, furnishings and fabric. With three interior design showrooms in London, the firm continues to evolve. Belgian-born Philip Vergeylen helms the company's Design Studio, and is now recognized around the world as a leading voice in luxury interior design. Bunny Williams (Foreword) is a world-renowned interior and garden designer, and author of several books. She divides her time between Connecticut and Punta Cana.

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Book SynopsisLauren Liess, the bestselling author of Habitat, Down to Earth, and Feels Like Home, explores the allure and magic of coastal living. Thoughtful, nostalgic, inspiring, and laid-back, Beach Life delves into life by the sea and why we are drawn to it. From the homes to the food to the relaxed mindset and the therapeutic benefits of being near the ocean, life is different at the beach. Complete with interior design inspiration and advice, explorations into mindfulness and wellness, radiant photography, memorable stories, and easy seasonal recipes, Beach Life takes readers on an escape into sunshine, surf, and sandy coastlines. From large oceanfront vacation homes to charming beach cottages down sandy streets, with a chapter dedicated to ocean-inspired rooms, Beach Life is the perfect guide for capturing the spirit of the sea and bringing it home with you.

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